Mr.Jerry Posted April 4, 2021 Share #1 Posted April 4, 2021 Hi Guys- I am working on writing up stuff for the website and I came across this oddball that I have not been able to ID exactly enough. Mills made in 1905 in blue- but I know this as the 1910 pattern, is there another designation for it? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Victory Museum Posted April 4, 2021 Share #2 Posted April 4, 2021 That is a model 1910 garrison belt that someone has seen fit to dye blue. The 1905 is a patent date for the brass hardware and has nothing to do with the time of manufacture. Whatever chemical(s) were used to dye the belt have had a corrosive effect of the brass hardware at points of contact. This belt is not to be confused with the naval revolver belts actually produced in a dark blue by Mills which were made with eight pockets for .38LC cartridges. Msn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwnorma Posted April 4, 2021 Share #3 Posted April 4, 2021 A great deal of WW1 surplus web gear was purchased by police and fire departments through the 1940s. I have encountered WW1 dated web gear died both blue and grey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Jerry Posted April 4, 2021 Author Share #4 Posted April 4, 2021 Ah, thank you! well at least that explain why I was unable to find it referenced anywhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retread12345 Posted May 14, 2021 Share #5 Posted May 14, 2021 NO EXPERT. I was at a show some years back and a dealer had a couple dozen M1923 cartridge belts and a pile of 6 cell Thompson SMG pouches. All original, all excellent, and all freshly stenciled U.S.M.C ON THE FRONT or BACK. Your choice........ Too bad, but for many the damage they do is of no import in the pursuit of profit. \ passed on these items and bought 2 SKS rifles for 100.00 each As I said it was a while back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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